Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX200 versus Sigma DP1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and DP1 (5MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX200 was revealed 3 years after the DP1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX200 matches up vs the DP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX200 versus Sigma DP1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX200 versus the DP1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and DP1.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX200 to result in greater detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.